Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair Contractor in Mattoon, IL

In Mattoon, Illinois homeowners Sheila and Dan G. were having trouble with their basement. They were having water and foundation problems and were unsure of how to fix them, so they decided to call Woods Basement Systems. Woods has the solutions to any foundation or waterproofing problems you may have in the home.

We sent our foreman Luis R. out to the Lake Mattoon home to install some solutions to the couple’s problem. First, our team waterproofed the basement using several of our patented products such as WaterGuard, IceGuard, and TripleSafe. Next the tackled the foundation problems, installing our patented GeoLock Wall Anchor System onto the foundation walls of the basement. Now the home is dry and stable for homeowners Sheila and Dan.

PushPiers made of steel permanently stabilize your home’s foundation. In many cases, this solution can also lift your home back toward level, closing cracks and improving the operation of doors and windows. The Woods Basement Systems team installed our PushPiers in this Mattoon, Illinois home, instantly solving their foundation problem.

Homeowners Dennis K. of Mattoon, Illinois wanted a solution to his leaking basement. On the walls of the foundation they had many cracks that were letting rainwater into the home after a storm. Unable to store anything in his basement without fear of it getting wet, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems.

We sent our foreman Caleb Lofton out to the home to install our WaterGuard system. WaterGuard is our premiere waterproofing system that is installed around the perimeter of the basement, on-top of the footing. Instead of patching up cracks that will still leak, our team installed our CleanSpace Liner on the foundation walls. CleanSpace is used in wet basements and crawlspaces, the liner is thick, allowing the water to flow behind the liner and down into the WaterGuard system. Now, Dennis is happy knowing their basement is dry.

In Mattoon, Illinois homeowners Robert and Sheila G. were having issues in their home. They called Woods Basement Systems to have a waterproofing system installed, as well as a foundation repair system. They had been dealing with a leaking basement for over five years, causing water damage in their home and on their items in storage. They were also dealing with an unstable foundation – causing cracks to form and grow on the walls of their home.

In Mattoon, Illinois homeowner Diana B. recently visited his crawlspace and realized how dirty and smelly it was. Concerned about what to do and how his home would be effected, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems to find a solution to her problem.

We sent our foreman Michael Rebenstor and his team out to the Mattoon, Illinois home to install the perfect solution to her crawlspace problems. Before calling Woods, the crawlspace has a dirt floor covered in a thin plastic liner, with unlined walls exposed to the earth. After Woods fixed up the crawlspace, the space is clean and bright using our CleanSpace liner (similar to a pool liner) that is thick and durable. Now, Diana can be happy in knowing that her crawlspace is sealed and dry.

Cathy O. of Mattoon, Illinois was concerned about her unsealed crawl space. She noticed her energy bill is becoming higher every month, using more energy to cool and heat her home. Cathy decided to call Woods Basement Systems to solve the problems in her crawl space.

We sent our foreman Jesse Croster out to her Mattoon home to seal her crawl space and solve her energy bill problems. We turned her dark, unsealed crawl space into a clean, sealed place that can be used for storage. Jesse and his team installed CleanSpace Liner, SmartPump, and IceGaurd to her crawl space to completely seal it from the earth. Cathy can now enjoy a clean crawl space with a lower energy bill.

Blake W. of Mattoon, IL was having to regularly clean up water that leaked in his basement. More water continues to appear, and it lasts for more than a week. 

Michael D. and his team installed WaterGuard to seal the basement so no more water could get in, a TripleSafe Pump to dispose of the unwanted water, and IceGuard to prevent the pipes from freezing and clogging over the winter. Blake can now relax knowing he won't have to worry about his basement flooding!

Mattoon, Illinois homeowner Cortney J. was troubled by her wet, moldy crawl space and basement. Water leaked into the spaces beneath her home where the floor meets the wall and through the block foundation. System Design Specialist Chris T. designed a solution to keep her basement and crawl space dry.

WaterGuard, Twin Pack, IceGuard, and CleanSpace were installed in the basement and crawl space. WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system that collects and guides water to the Twin Pack sump pump system. IceGuard was installed to the exterior discharge line to provide an exit for water in the event that the lines become frozen or clogged. Lastly, CleanSpace, an inorganic vapor barrier, was installed. Because it is inorganic, CleanSpace does not support mold growth.

The combination of these systems will keep Cortney's basement and crawl space dry.

Homeowner Karl S. of Mattoon, Illinois was dealing with foundation issues in his home. For months, he had been discovering cracks forming and growing around his home. He decided it was finally time to make a call to Woods Basement Systems. Foreman Rapheal Smith and his team installed PowerBrace;  which has a unique patented design that allows the system to be tightened over time, potentially reversing wall failure without any invasive drilling or digging on the property.

Now we have one happy customer on our hands! 

Homeowner Todd B. of Mattoon, Illinois was worried about his wet basement. After a heavy rain, water was coming in at the floor/wall joint. He called Woods Basement Systems to see if there was a solution that could be installed in his space. Foreman Gage Kile and his team waterproofed the basement in just one day, using our WaterGuard system. WaterGuard effectively captures wall and floor seepage before it reaches your basement floor. 

Homeowner Greg S. of Mattoon, Illinois wanted a solution for his crawl space. His space was damp and exposed to the earth, allowing rainwater into the crawl space. He wanted to transform the space into a useable storage are for his home. He decided to make a call to Woods Basement Systems to see if they had a solution. Our foreman Chris Stalcup and his team installed patented products to seal and encapsulate the crawl space.

Have you checked your crawl space lately? Most homeowners would say no. Unfortunately, crawlspaces play a big part in the functioning of the rest of your home, yet we neglect them everyday. Do you have a dirt crawlspace? Would you like to transform that space into a valuable area for storage that would keep your items clean and dry? Most homeowners would say yes. Here at Woods, we have the perfect solution to any crawl space issue you may have in your home. We use our CleanSpace liners to cover the floors and walls of the space, sealing it from the earth; keeping bugs, dirt, smells out of the space and your home!

A home in Mattoon, Illinois owned by Tyler B. was having problems with foundation settlement. In the crawlspace, the support beams were concrete blocks stacked on top of eachother and the floor above was beginning to sink. The home was also covered in small and large cracks around weak points in the home, indicating an unstable support system. The homeowner noticed that his doors and windows were becoming harder to open and close as the years have gone on. More recently Tyler was thinking about putting his home on the market, and knew this was an issue that he would have to address before he could pass any inspections. 

Tyler decided to call Woods Basement Systems because he had heard from a friend that they could fix the foundation of his home. 

Our foreman Jose Lorenzana and his team made it out to the home to install our patented PushPier system. PushPiers are made of steel to permanently stabilize your home’s foundation. In many cases, the solution can also lift your home back toward level, closing cracks and improving the operation of doors and windows. This was exactly the solution that Tyler was looking for, and now he is able to sell his home with ease.

Donna V. of Mattoon, Illinois had been having issues with water in her basement for several years. Whenever there was a heavy period rain, it would leak through cracks in the walls and pool on the floor. This constant moisture required constant cleanup, and Donna was eager to have the problem taken care of. 

In order to waterproof the space, a Woods Basement Systems team installed a WaterGuard drainage system. These gutter-like drains are placed underneath the floor at the base of the leaking walls to catch any water and prevent it from reaching the space. Donna's basement is now totally dry and she couldn't be happier!

Tyler from Mattoon, Illinois never used his crawl space, let alone entered the room. He wanted to utilize his space as an extra storage area, so he reached out to Woods Basement Systems. From there a system design specialist worked with Tyler to design a plan that would match his crawl space needs. The specialist recommended installing a CleanSpace encapsulation system for the ultimate repair. 

Before this crawl space wasn't an asset to the home, but with the help of CleanSpace that completely changed, now the crawl space is sealed, cleaned, and protected. Team Woods installed the CleanSpace vapor barrier system to seal the home from the outer elements that can create harm like water, debris, and critters. After the installation was complete, Tyler was very pleased with the project and is excited to use this area for storage. 

Radon, while not a fast killer like carbon monoxide, is still an incredibly dangerous gas. It is the world's number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, and an American is killed by radon-induced lung cancer every 25 minutes. Living in a home with dangerously heightened radon levels is like smoking several packs of cigarettes a day. Considering all of this, homeowner Tyler B. contacted Woods Basement Systems to have his home protected against radon.

Foreman Brett J. and his team installed several mitigating measures to totally secure Tyler's home. Because radon comes into the home from the ground, most of the work had to be done in the crawl space, and the first step was to put in a CleanSpace encapsulation system to seal the dirt and elements out of the space and make it easier for the additional measures to be installed.

This is where the radon mitigation work really began. For this particular case, Brett and the team used a method called active soil depressurization, wherein a radon fan and PVC piping are used to draw away air from underneath the CleanSpace lining and create a low-pressure system that completely prevents radon from entering the home. Now Tyler can sleep peacefully knowing he and his family are safe from radon!

Meri S. of Mattoon, Illinois, had water leaking in her basement near her staircase, so she decided to call Woods Basement Systems. Systems design specialist, Luke B. recommended installing a TripleSafe sump pump, WaterGuard, and IceGuard. 

Foreman, Tyler S. installed the products. The TripleSafe sump pump is guaranteed to to keep your home dry with its three-in-one design that includes a primary pump, a secondary pump, and a battery-powered backup pump. WaterGuard is installed in the perimeter of the basement floor and it works to collect water that seeps through the walls. It then guides that water to the sump pump where it can be fully removed from the house. IceGuard is placed on the outside of the home and it lets water expel from the guards in the event that the pipes should clog or freeze. This prevents water from backing up into the basement. 

Now Meri S. has a watertight basement. 

Stan of Mattoon, Illinois had water leaking into his garage, so he decided to call Woods Basement Systems for a solution. Systems design specialist, David P. recommended installing a Twin pack sump pump, WaterGuard, and IceGuard. 

Foreman, donald A installed the products. The Twin Pack sump pump includes two stainless steel pumps for added protection. Waterguard collects water that seeps through cracks and guides it to the sump pump where it can be removed from the home. IceGuard is placed on the outside of the home and allows water to expel from the guards if pipes happen to clog or freeze.

Now Stan S. has a dry garage. 

Beth W. was alarmed when she saw water pouring into her basement from the wall. She called Woods Basement Systems for help, and they sent out System Design Specialist Greg B. to investigate. Together they worked to come up with the best possible solution for Beth's problem.

Foremen John C. and Juan H. and their teams installed EverLast wall panels to provide protection from moisture, mold, and mildew with a finished, stylish appearance. Combined with WaterGuard, a powerful French drainage system installed under the floor slab, Beth's basement will provide a dry, inviting space for the home.

Every time it rained, water seeped into the basement of Bradford R.’s Mattoon, IL home. Over the years, it made his basement walls and floor an eyesore by leaving them stained and water damaged. He’d tried just dealing with the mess and fan drying his basement but he worried about his belongings stored in the basement so he called Woods Basement Systems. Design Specialist Nolan M. assessed Bradford’s basement and recommended a waterproofing system.

Woods installed WaterGuard under the cement floors along the perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard is a drainage system that sits on top of the concrete footing of the home, away from mud that might clog it as it collects water from the foundation walls and floors of the basement and drains it to the sump pump.

Woods installed the Twin Pack to remove the unwanted water through its discharge lines and away from the basement. The Twin Pack contains two powerful cast-iron pumps so the basement stays dry even in severe weather.

IceGuards were installed on the discharge lines on the exterior of the home. IceGuards have slotted openings designed to let water to escape if the discharge line become frozen or clogged so it won’t get back into the basement.

Bradford R. has peace of mind that his basement will remain dry and he won’t have to clean up any more messes after bad weather.

Lucille W. of Mattoon, IL had water seeping into her finished basement every time it rained. It had destroyed her tile flooring over the years and damaged her walls. She was tired of the clean up so she called Woods Basement Systems. Design Specialist Greg B. inspected the basement and found the best solution would be a waterproofing system.

Woods installed WaterGuard under the concrete floors along the perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard is a drainage system that sits away from any mud that might clog it as it collects water from the foundation walls and floors of the basement and drains it away to the sump pump.

The TripleSafe was installed to receive the water from the WaterGuard and pump it out and away from the basement through its discharge lines. The TripleSafe contains two powerful, cast-iron pumps and a battery back up pump to protect the basement from severe weather conditions and power outages.

IceGuards were installed on the discharge lines on the exterior of the home. The slotted openings of the IceGuards prevent water from getting back into the basement if the discharge lines become frozen and allow the trapped water to escape into the yard.

Lucille W. is relieved that her basement will stay dry during rainy weather and she won’t have to clean up any more messes.

Ed L. of Mattoon, IL had a major problem. The floors above his crawlspace were sagging and sinking and the support beams in his crawlspace appeared to be failing. Ed knew he had to act fast before the problem got even worse so he called Woods Basement Systems for a free assessment. Design Specialist Greg B. did a thorough inspection of the inside of Ed’s crawlspace as well as the floors above and gave him the perfect solution.

Supplemental beams were installed throughout the crawlspace structure to provide additional support where older beams were failing. Woods Basement Systems then installed SmartJacks. SmartJacks are adjustable, galvanized steel columns that are installed into concrete footings that are placed into more stable soil under the crawlspace. The steal columns are tightened into place which stabilizes the support beams and can lift and level floors, restoring them to their original positions.

Ed L. now has the peace of mind knowing his floors are stabilized and back to their original, level position.

Gina and Roy B. from Mattoon, Illinois was unhappy with their basement and its crawl space. Their basement was musty and dirty. They decided to call our team and and got an appointment. Based past experience, our system specialist, Joshua B. preferred to use CleanSpace.

CleanSpace is a crawl space encapsulation system which completely transforms nasty crawl spaces into a beautiful, spotless storage area as our team defines.

Now, Gina and Roy are living in their house whose basement is definitely clean and comfortable by CleanSpace. 

Ben M. of Mattoon, Illinois was concerned about his wet basement. Water leaked into his basement where the floor meets the wall and risked damaging his valuables.

System design specialist Kevin E. designed a solution to keep the basement dry. WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system, was installed by foreman Ryan L. and his team. WaterGuard guides water to TripleSafe.

TripleSafe is a sump pump system equipped with three pumps. It includes a main pump, backup pump and battery-powered pump to ensure the basement stays dry. Ben is pleased to know is basement will stay dry and comfortable.

The crawl space under Martha's home had been troubling her and her son William. Not only was the crawl space musty, damp, and dirty; the dankness was affecting the rest of the house too! 

What to do? Woods Basement Systems knows. Many homeowners aren't aware of existing solutions to crawl space issues, but crawl space work is a specialty of ours. We informed Martha of CleanSpace, the crawl space encapsulation system that completely transforms nasty crawl spaces into a beautiful, spotless storage area. In addition to installing CleanSpace, Martha also bought a SaniDry CX--a powerful crawl space dehumidifier. Stronger and more energy-efficient than a regular dehumidifier, the SaniDry CX is also self-draining, so turn it on and don't give it another thought!

Because of Woods, Martha's home smells fresher and her crawl space is no longer unbearable and perfect for storage. If your crawl space needs attention, please call Woods to set up a free inspection!

After living in her home for 18 years, a Mattoon, IL resident finally decided to fix her wet basement problem.  Water would come into her basement through the walls and floors every time it rained and cause damage to her furnace and water heater.  After one particular heavy rain, the resident found inches of standing water in her basement and decided to give Woods Basement Systems a call.

Woods installed WaterGuard and BrightWall among other products to prevent water from coming into the basement ever again.  The WaterGuard carried the water out and away from the home while sitting on top of the footing rather than next to it, preventing dirt and sediment from clogging the system.  The BrightWall waterproof panels provided a clean, bright, and dry living area for the resident.

Now the resident no longer has to worry when it rains, and she can happily enjoy her dry basement!

After living in her home for 30 years, a resident of Altamont, IL called Woods Basement Systems to fix the walls that were caving in and cracking in her basement.  The problem had been going on for 10 years, but she finally decided to do something about it once it became worse.  The homeowner planned on living in her home for several years to come, and the structural damages to the basement walls worried her. 

Woods installed Helical Piers in order to stabilize the walls and shift the home back toward its original position.  These piers permanently stabilized the home’s foundation without the expense and disruption of a full foundation replacement.  The resident was very pleased with the work that Woods did and rated them a 10 out of 10.